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Linda Conrad
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Life-long learner committed to studying the Bible and helping others.
Professional with extensive experience in counseling and music education. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency while mentoring others and fostering their growth.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, caring for others, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Known for reliability, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
Biblical Counselor
09.2023 - Current
- Helping individuals grow in maturity and sanctification as they learn to address their sin and suffering in a way that glorifies the Lord.
- Caring for both the sinner and sufferer.
- Using Scripture and God's wisdom to counsel, always pointing people to Christ.
- Patiently walking people through sin issues, sharing hope with truth, in love.
- Glorifying God in our responses, amid the chaos caused by sin and suffering.
- Finding true healing, rest, peace, and strength in Christ as we walk through hardship and suffering, and learn to forgive those who have sinned against us.
- Ministering to others in practical, God-honoring ways.
- Teaching preventative care through Wisdom Groups, Bible Studies, and Sunday School Classes.
First Evangelical Free Church
Administrative Bookkeeper
04.2022 - Current
- Manages accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely transactions.
- Reconciles bank statements with financial records for accuracy and consistency.
- Processes payroll and maintains employee records in compliance with regulations.
- Prepares monthly financial reports to assist church leadership in decision-making.
- Establishes bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Volunteer
Bible Study Fellowship Group Leader
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitates weekly group discussions as we study the yearly Bible study curriculum.
- Attends weekly training sessions for BSF leaders.
- Prays weekly with other BSF leaders.
- Organizes monthly fellowships to establish relationships within our group and to foster a culture of care with the women.
- Monitors and maintains weekly contact with the women in my group to identify those who are struggling with life situations, and to establish a relationship with group members.
- Prays with group members.
- Publishes a weekly prayer request email to encourage praying for one another.
Self-Employed
Insurance Biller
03.2015 - Current
- Processes insurance claims efficiently, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
- Utilizes billing software to streamline invoicing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Streamlines billing processes for increased efficiency, implementing electronic data interchange systems.
- Posts payments to accounts, and maintains records.
- Resubmits claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
Self-Employed
Professional Accompanist, Adjudicator, & Conductor
08.1986 - Current
- Accompanies vocalists and instrumentalists in rehearsals and performances, ensuring musical cohesion.
- Enhances musical performances by providing expert piano accompaniment for various events and recitals.
- Conducts state and regional festivals, and honor choirs for multiple ages, and ability levels.
- Adapts musical arrangements to accommodate the unique needs of different performers or groups, ensuring a polished final product.
- Adjudicates large group and solo and ensemble contests for multiple states.
Owner
Academy of Musical Excellence Studio
08.1986 - Current
- Maintains a private music studio.
- Provides individual instruction for each student.
- Prepares students for solo and ensemble contests.
- Coordinates community performance opportunities and semester recitals for students to perform.
- Prepares students for auditions at the local, state, regional, and national levels.
- Coaches students for college auditions.
Sioux Falls Public Schools
Choral Music Educator
08.1986 - 05.2020
- Directed, taught, and supervised a large vocal music program.
- Prepared students for concerts, festivals, musicals, dinner theatres, contests, honor choirs, and auditions at the local, state, regional, and national levels.
- Coached and accompanied students for college auditions.
- Planned and facilitated events, retreats, and trips.
- Maintained multiple budgets, and processed money and payments for concerts, festivals, honor choirs, auditions, retreats, trips, music, fundraising, and supplies for the Vocal Department.
- Served on district grading, budget, and curriculum committees.
- Served as a mentor for aspiring music educators through professional development workshops or guest lectures at conferences or universities.
- Counseled students, parents, and colleagues as conflicts and difficult situations arose.
- Served as State and Regional Repertoire and Standards Chair for the American Choral Directors Association.
- Chaired and facilitated North Central Regional Adjudicating Committee.
- Planned and facilitated state, regional, and national music honor choirs, and conventions.
- Presented and performed at state and regional conventions.
- Co-chaired the Festival of Bands and the South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra.
Sioux Falls Public/Christian Center Elementary
Instrumental Music Director
05.1988 - 05.2018
- Directed multiple band and brass ensembles.
- Conducted rehearsals, fostering collaboration and musical growth among students.
- Coordinated performances, showcasing student talents to the community.
- Mentored emerging musicians, enhancing their skills and confidence in performance settings.
- Organized annual concerts showcasing student talent, increasing community engagement and support for the music program.
- Implemented personalized instruction strategies to accommodate individual student needs, resulting in improved overall performance levels.
- Prepared students for state, regional, and national honor bands.
- Coached and accompanied students for college auditions.
Education
Biblical Counseling Certificate - Biblical Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX12-2024
Master of Science - Education And Leadership
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNBachelor of Arts - Music Education - Vocal And Instrumental
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NESkills
- Counseling
- Teaching
- Presenting
- Speaking
- Conducting
- Accompanying
- Planning
- Organizing
- Efficiency
- Streamlining Processes
Interests
Timeline
Self-employed
Biblical Counselor
09.2023 - Current
First Evangelical Free Church
Administrative Bookkeeper
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Bible Study Fellowship Group Leader
03.2022 - Current
Self-Employed
Insurance Biller
03.2015 - Current
Sioux Falls Public/Christian Center Elementary
Instrumental Music Director
05.1988 - 05.2018
Self-Employed
Professional Accompanist, Adjudicator, & Conductor
08.1986 - Current
Owner
Academy of Musical Excellence Studio
08.1986 - Current
Sioux Falls Public Schools
Choral Music Educator
08.1986 - 05.2020
Biblical Counseling Certificate - Biblical Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Science - Education And Leadership
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education - Vocal And Instrumental
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Activities and Honors
- South Dakota American Choral Directors Association Lifetime Achievement Award
- South Dakota Senior Honor Choir Executive Board Member
- Stanford University Exceptional Teaching Award
- South Dakota Music Educators Association Service Award
- Lincoln High School Athletic Program Service Award
- Alice Peterson Outstanding Accompanist Award